"It's not a big deal for me, we're giving it too much importance," he said.

Asked whether he would want Madrid to extend his contract after Diego Simeone and Ernesto Valverde signed new deals at Atletico Madrid and Barcelona respectively, Solari was keen to point out that he is happy with his situation at the club.

"I renewed until 2021 three months ago," Solari said. "I'm happy for my colleagues. We are very focused on the present and in the football, the next game is the present. It seems to typical to say but it's true. The team is training very well. We're hoping to produce another great performance tomorrow in a very important game for us."

Madrid welcome Girona to the Bernabeu on Sunday in La Liga as they look to remain six points behind table toppers Barcelona.